Andhra Pradesh

A southeastern coastal state of India, with the Tirupati pilgrimage site, the seafront of Visakhapatnam and the Araku Valley.

Andhra Pradesh lies in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal, where the Krishna and Godavari rivers flow into the sea. The Tirumala Temple at Tirupati is one of India's busiest pilgrimage sites; the port city of Visakhapatnam has beaches and a beachfront promenade, and nearby Araku Valley is known for its coffee plantations and tribal culture; ancient Buddhist remains survive at places such as Amaravati. Travel here centers mainly on pilgrimage and seaside leisure. The best season is October to March; summers are hot. Airports such as Visakhapatnam and Tirupati provide access.

Destinations

• Visakhapatnam
• Tirupati
• Araku Valley
• Koraput

Itineraries

• Koraput Tribal Highlands & Weekly Markets – Take the Araku Valley mountain railway up to the highlands, visit the Thursday Onkadelli market, and see waterfalls, ca…
• Vizag Coast & Araku Valley – Spend two days in the coastal city, take a scenic train up the Eastern Ghats, and return via caves and coffee plantatio…